Archive for October, 2009
CND Monday – Raisin in the Sun Colour & Gold Shimmer Effect
 Welcome to CND Monday, a new feature here on ALU. Each week I’ll be sharing a new layering combination from CND Colour & Effects to show you the versatility and creativity of the line.
I have to give in and admit that it is officially Fall. That the cold and gloom are here to stay in the old Cleveburg. I wouldn’t mind so much if we actually had a lovely long fall but I fear the white stuff (shh, don’t say its name) is looming in the distance. For now, I will embrace the thought of warm cider, pumpkin everything and cozy sweater weather. The leaves on my trees are starting to turn and that inspired me to test drive a warm autumnal shade for CND Monday, Raisin in the Sun. I glitzed it out with a layer of Gold Shimmer which resulted in a surprising result. Take a peek after the jump! |
“What’s On Your Nails?” with KarlaSugar
 What’s On Your Nails? is a series focusing on my fellow beauty bloggers and industry insiders, their favorite nail polish and other hot nail topics.Fanatics, let’s welcome back WOYN? After a little summer break, the series is back and what better way to kick it off than with “The Arm” herself, Karla from The Next Best Thing to Going Shopping Yourself. If you’re not familiar with Karla’s blog (and you should be) it’s seriously one of the best makeup swatch sites on the web. Karla spends her time testing every new makeup collection to hit the counters and photographs the products on her now-famous arm. She even shows nail polishes on “the arm” using the ingenious technique of polishing on tape.
For WOYN? Karla broke form by showing us her actual nails, which are totally swatch-worthy. Check out her blingtastic manicure and learn more about her after the jump! |
Web Snob Wrap Up – 10-17-09
55 Secret Street has her eye on a few leather jackets and silk tops you can wear with jeans.
Listen to Leighton Meester’s new single ‘Somebody To Love’ on Allie is Wired.
Bag Bliss has fallen for the Michael Kors Uptown Astor Tote!
Think you can’t find a sporty AND stylish bag? Bag Snob found this YSL tote.
Haunted House shampoo, shower gel and bubble bath? Really? Beauty Snob has these spooky treats.
Coquette shows you the best in faux fur coats and vests.
The Daily Obsession remembers the trip that made her fall in love with traveling.
I’m Not Obsessed shows you how to get Kristin Cavallari’s evening look for under $200. Head to toe.
KRISTOPHER DUKES is hating Marc by Marc Jacobs zipper earrings
Second City Style interviews Clinton Kelly as he’s on tour with Macy’s to Make Over America!
SheFinds is all about looking good with the best picks for dressing thinner.
Shopping and Info loves vintage Chanel necklaces and bracelets.
Stiletto Jungle explains how to make the leggings trend make sense with your body type.
StyleBakery.com hunts down this season’s hottest coats, including 50 styles under $100
Stylehive has rounded up an assortment of eco-friendly versions of all of our favorite beauty products!.
The Beauty Stop explains how to get Hayden Panettiere‘s fresh and youthful look.
V-Style delves into Lindsay Lohan’s debut as Ungaro’s artistic adviser.
Coming Soon – StrangeBeautiful Color Cubes
 When I first posted the StrangeBeautiful Volume 3 library quite a few of you commented about how you wish the polishes were sold separately. That dropping $79 for a whole set was a rather hefty investment for a new-to-you brand. I totally get that rationale, especially if your polish buying budget is limited.
Enter the StrangeBeautiful Color Cubes. StrangeBeautiful creator Jane Schub has ingeniously encased two shades from past Volumes in lucite cubes. See the full selection of Color Cubes after the jump! |
What I find unique about the cubes is that you can’t remove the bottles. You just unscrew the cap to apply. I wonder if this makes them unbreakable. If the cube protects the bottles should you accidentally knock it over. It’s like polish bottle armor. Available Library of Color inspiration Duos include:
The just launched STRANGEBEAUTIFUL Color Cube encasing two SB “Richly Perverse†colors in a deliciously sleek and chunky handmade Lucite Cube is akin to a miniature piece of modern furniture for the boudoir or bookshelf.
The StrangeBeautiful Color Cubes will be available at LuckyScent.com and retail for $25/ea.
So who’s jumping in on these? The Blue/Violette combo is calling my name and I don’t know why but looking at the Pink/Orange duo made that Legally Blonde quote pop in my head. “Whoever said orange is the new pink is seriously disturbed!” Any thoughts from the peanut gallery? Sound off Fanatics!
Think Pink – OPI Pink of Hearts 2009
For the 3rd year in a row, OPI has created a shade to support Susan G. Komen for the Cure and raise breast cancer awareness. They will be donating $25,000 to the Komen For The Cure foundation.
“The fight against breast cancer continues, as does the unrelenting commitment of Susan G. Komen for the Cure to help find the cures,†says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “OPI is proud to join with Komen for a third year, with Pink of Hearts 2009 Edition. It is OPI’s way to support the effort to end this disease, to honor those affected by it, and to give all women the power to help make a difference.â€
Pink of Hearts 2009 is a slightly warm mid-tone pink creme. I would call it a semi-sheer since I could still see my tips after two coats. What you see below is three coats of color with no top coat.
As you know I am raising funds for breast cancer research through the Think Pink – Donate & Win Giveaway and OPI has been kind of enough to donate 3 bottles of Pink of Hearts 2009 to the cause. We are at the halfway point in the month and only a quarter of the way to our goal so please take a minute and consider donating to this worthy cause. You could just win a basket full of nail and beauty goodies.
Pink of Hearts 2009 is on sale now at salons nationwide including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret and Ulta for $8.50/ea.
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